Part-Time Music & Pop Culture Team Lead

Hot Topic, Inc.; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1 who will support the store leadership team in delivering the best customer experience for fans of music and pop culture. You’ll train new recruits, assist with daily operations, and help hit sales targets while ensuring store standards and a fun, fandom-driven environment.

You’ll open/close the store, manage the register, and lead on-floor coverage. Your knowledge of trends and product will drive customer engagement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of retail store experience.
• Strong communication, time management, and professionalism.
• Ability to develop teammates and train new recruits.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience to encourage repeat visits.
• Cover the sales floor and provide leadership support when the Manager is unavailable.
• Open and close the store as needed.
• Process transactions and drive add-on sales using store programs like BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Understand store sales plan, goals, and KPIs (UPT, ADT).
• Assist with planogram changes, store maps, walls, fixtures, and merchandising mix.
• Communicate fashion and music trends to management and HQ partners.
• Help keep the stock room organized and the store tidy.
• Develop and retain a collaborative, passionate team to run the store.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Store Leader.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication

Time management

professionalism

Operations

People development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1 who will support the store leadership team in delivering the best customer experience for fans of music and pop culture. You’ll train new recruits, assist with daily operations, and help hit sales targets while ensuring store standards and a fun, fandom-driven environment.

You’ll open/close the store, manage the register, and lead on-floor coverage. Your knowledge of trends and product will drive customer engagement and teamwork.